DAPHNE KARAGIANIS: RACE RESUME

ABOUT DAPHNE

A lifelong passion for cycling, Daphne realized her innate prowess for racing while navigating the streets of Chicago—winning alley cat races that draw the fastest bike messengers in the U.S. From there she was introduced to the Northbrook and Kenosha velodromes, and her love for bike racing grew. Over the last 5 seasons, honing her skills on the road and at the velodrome, Daphne has amassed a score of palmares and has raced some of the most prestigious road races in North America. With adequate support, she intends to expand her elite racing calendar and progress her effectiveness in the pro peloton.

Off the bike, as a co-founder and captain of the Chicago Women’s Elite Cycling program, Daphne strives to grow the women’s racing scene in her community. She also organizes an annual ride to benefit the Chicago Women’s Health Center, and has coached junior girls clinics. When not donning lycra, Daphne works as a freelance designer, having worked on the Obama for America campaign, and at many other reputable design firms.